Possessive Pronouns and Their Usage

The video tutorial explains the concept of possessives in English, covering various forms such as pronouns in the possessive case, which can be used as adjectives, subjects, objects, or complements. It provides examples of possessive pronouns and adjectives, and details the rules for forming possessives with singular and plural nouns, including special cases for plural nouns ending in 's'.

What is the primary function of possessives in English?

• To indicate ownership or relation

• To express emotions

• To describe actions

• To form questions

How can possessive pronouns be used in a sentence?

• Only as complements

• As adjectives or standalone elements

• Only as objects

• Only as subjects

Which of the following is an example of a possessive pronoun used as a subject?

• The red one is mine.

• I put mine in the refrigerator.

• Mine is on the table.

• My book is on the table.

In the sentence 'The red one is mine,' what role does 'mine' play?

• Adjective

• Complement

• Subject

• Object

Which possessive pronoun can stand alone as a subject?

• Mine

• Their

• My

• Our

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun used as an object?

• My

• Hers

• Mine

• His

Which pronoun can be used as both an adjective and a subject?

• Hers

• His

• Mine

• My

Which of the following sentences uses a possessive pronoun correctly?

• It is a beautiful day.

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

What is the possessive form of 'it' when used as a pronoun?

• Its

• It's

• Its'

• It

What is the possessive form of 'our' when used as a pronoun?

• Ours

• Our's

• Ours'

• Our